Arched pillow assembly

Abstract

The arched pillow assembly allows a user to comfortably sleep with an arm underneath his or her head and a pillow without restricting the circulation of blood through the arm. The arched pillow assembly includes a pillowcase that holds a conventional pillow and has two spaced apart pockets attached to the bottom of the pillowcase for snugly receiving and holding a rigid arch support. Once placed on a resting surface, the arch support has a radius of curvature sufficient to form a channel thereunder for accommodating the passage of an extended arm. The arch is strong enough to support the head of the user and the pillow in an elevated position above the extended arm and the resting surface, thereby preventing the weight of the head and pillow from restricting proper circulation of blood through the extended arm.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to pillows. More specifically, the present invention is an arched pillow assembly that allows a user to comfortably sleep with an arm underneath his or her head without disrupting the circulation of blood through the arm.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Conventional pillows provide a cushioned support in which the degree of cushioning and comfort varies depending on what material is used to make the pillow. People typically use pillows to support their heads in a comfortable position, especially during slumber. This can be problematic when the user places an arm beneath the pillow with his or her head directly above the arm. In such a resting position, the circulation of blood in the arm is hindered, as the weight of the resting head alone or in conjunction with a pillow occludes the flow of blood. Disrupting the circulation of blood in the arm may result in numbness or other pr...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The arched pillow assembly allows a user to comfortably sleep with an arm underneath his or her head and a pillow without disrupting the circulation of blood through the arm. The arched pillow assembly includes a pillowcase that holds a conventional pillow and has two spaced apart pockets permanently or releasably attached to the bottom of the pillowcase for snugly receiving and holding a generally rigid arch support. The generally rigid arch support is comprised of a rigid arcuate component that is covered with a thin layer of cushioning material

[0007]Once placed on a resting surface, the arch support has an interior radius sufficient enough to create a channel thereunder for accommodating the passage of an extended arm. Moreover, the generally rigid arch is sturdy enough to support the head of the user and the pillow in an elevated position above the extended arm and the resting surface, thereby preventing the weight of the head and pillow from hindering proper circulation of blood through the extended arm. In addition, the user reaps maximum respiratory and orthopedic comfort when the user sleeps with his or her head on the portion of the pillow supported just above the apex of the arch support.

Problems solved by technology

This can be problematic when the user places an arm beneath the pillow with his or her head directly above the arm.

Disrupting the circulation of blood in the arm may result in numbness or other problems that can materially affect the quality of sleep and health of the user.

Although various pillows on the market are designed to address the aforementioned loss of circulation in the arm during sleep or other activities, such pillows are often shaped oddly, aesthetically unpleasing, and incompatible with existing pillows and bedroom decor.

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